Genesis : The AI Buildathon

Genesis x Scaler School of Technology is not your average high school science fair. It is a high-octane, 6-hour AI Ideathon where you will learn to build the apps you wish existed. Hosted at the Scaler School of Technology campus in Bangalore, this event shifts you from a technology consumer to a startup founder in a single afternoon. Using cutting-edge AI tools like v0.dev, Claude, and WebSim, you will rapidly prototype a fully functional web application—with absolutely zero coding experience required. Experience a fast-paced "Zero to One" AI crash course followed by a 4-hour uninterrupted building sprint on May 17, 2026. Get hands-on mentorship from Scaler's top AI/ML engineering students.. Phase 1 (The Pre-Flight): Register individually and form teams. Submit your "Vibe Check" idea: What is one annoying everyday problem you wish an app existed for? Shortlisted teams will receive a mandatory "Pre-Flight Checklist." Crucial: All participants must create free accounts for the designated AI tools (v0.dev, WebSim, etc.) before arriving at the venue. Phase 2 (The Onsite Sprint): A 6-hour in-person finale at Scaler School of Technology, Bangalore on May 17, 2026. The Kickoff: Watch a live demonstration of an app being built from scratch using AI in under 5 minutes. The Build: A 4-hour sprint to generate your web interface, assets, and logic using chained AI tools. The Support: Scaler's AI/ML club mentors will roam the floor to unblock you with advanced prompt-engineering tricks. The Pitch: No slideshows allowed. You must present a 2-minute live, working demonstration of your prototype to the judges. Eligibility: Strictly open to Class 11 and 12 students from any high school or coaching center. No prior coding, computer science, or AI experience is required. If you know how to type a prompt, you are ready. Participants from different schools or coaching centers can form teams together. Cross-school teams are fully allowed. Team Rules: Teams must have 2 or 3 members. Every participant must register individually first. Once all members have registered, the Team Leader forms the team by entering teammates' registered email IDs in the team formation form. Each registered participant receives an invite on their dashboard to join the team, which must be accepted to confirm. Once a team is confirmed, it cannot be changed. Rules & Regulations: Participants must bring their own laptops and chargers (at least one working laptop per team is mandatory). High-speed internet access will be provided. Your final presentation must be a live demonstration of what you’ve built during the event, No Google Slides or PowerPoints are allowed during the presentation. Mentors are available for guidance and prompt-engineering help, but they will not write or generate code for you. Participants must stay on campus for the duration of the event. The judges' decisions are final, binding, and not subject to appeal. No correspondence or discussion regarding the judging process or the final results will be entered into. Registration Process: Step 1: Click on the “Register Now” button and complete your individual registration. Step 2: Create your team by adding members using their registered email IDs. Step 3: All invited members must accept the team invitation to confirm the team formation. Step 4: After completing the above steps, you will receive a confirmation email. Step 5: Join the whatsapp group, Note that it is mandatory for all participants to join the whatsapp group, failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification. Step 6: Fill out the mandatory Participation form shared on the WhatsApp group by April 26 2026. Step 7: Selected teams will be announced by April 29, 2026. Step 8: Strictly follow the "Pre-Flight Checklist" instructions to set up your free AI tool accounts before event day. Step 9: Arrive at the campus for the in-person Finals on May 17, 2026.Get event highlights, updates, and announcements on our Instagram page. Disqualification Criteria: Presenting pre-built projects or code written before the 4-hour hack phase began. Disruptive behavior or misconduct during the event. Plagiarism or copying code from other teams will lead to immediate disqualification. Participation Advisory: Participants are advised to carry: Laptop with charger. A physical notebook or rough paper for brainstorming your app's flow. Your official School ID card for check-in verification. Note: Food and refreshments will not be provided during the event.